Best Tamil Thriller Movies of 2019

Lokesh Kanagaraj · 147 min · Dream Warrior Pictures / Vivekananda Pictures

A police officer, Inspector Bejoy, leads a team in intercepting a van carrying large quantities of cocaine. However, the operation puts him at odds with Adaikalam, a notorious drug lord, who seeks revenge against those involved. As Bejoy tries to protect his officers and prevent public panic, he must also navigate a complex web of corruption and gang violence. The situation escalates into a tense showdown between Bejoy's team and Adaikalam's men.

Cast: Karthi, Narain, Arjun Das

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.6/10 on TMDb (154 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

R. Parthiban · 105 min · Bioscope Film Framers

A middle-aged man is interrogated by police over a murder accusation, with his silence and wit sparking curiosity among investigators. As the case unfolds, it's revealed that he has a terminally ill child and a troubled past involving infidelity and blackmail. The suspect's calm demeanor hides a complex web of emotions and motivations, leading to a surprising confession.

Cast: R. Parthiban, Gayathrie Shankar, Deepa Venkat

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (8.0/10 on TMDb (18 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Murali Karthick · 112 min · Spicy Cool Impressions / Big Print Pictures

A theft sets off a chain reaction in the lives of its victims, revealing a web of deceit that slowly unravels. The film explores how small white lies can escalate into darker intentions, exposing the complexities of human relationships. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that these lies are not just harmless fabrications, but rather a reflection of our true selves.

Cast: Kalaiyarasan, Karunakaran, Abhirami Venkatachalam

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

Athiyan Athirai · 141 min · Neelam Productions

A lorry driver ends up in possession of an unexploded bomb that is being sought after by both the cops and pro-peace activists.

Cast: V R Dinesh, Anandhi, Riythvika

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.6/10 on TMDb (8 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Sasi · 140 min

A street racer and a traffic cop end up becoming brothers-in-law. Can they accept each other given their previous hostile history?

Cast: Siddharth, G. V. Prakash Kumar, Lijomol Jose

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.9/10 on TMDb (14 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Ashwin Saravanan · YNOT Studios / Reliance Entertainment

A nyctophobic woman has to fight her inner demons to stay alive in the game called life.

Cast: Taapsee Pannu, Vinodhini Vaidyanathan, Anish Kuruvilla

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

Chandru K R · 122 min · Rise East Entertainments Pvt Ltd

A man visits his friends a day before his wedding and ends up taking a potent drug. How does this change his life?

Cast: Dheeraj, Pradaini Surva, Dushara Vijayan

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

P. S. Mithran · 159 min · KJR Studios

Sakthi (Sivakarthikeyan) who takes it upon himself to safeguard the current education system from Mahadev (Abhay Deol), the gatekeeper of corporate lobbying. Through the mentorship of Moorthy ('Action King' Arjun), he decides to shut down Mahadev's business & sets-off on a path to change the current education system by hiding his identity. Whether Sakthi is truly able to remove the anchors of Mahadev's rigid system or not.

Cast: Sivakarthikeyan, Arjun Sarja, Abhay Deol

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.3/10 on TMDb (30 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

K. V. Anand · 166 min · Lyca Productions

A terrorist plot unfolds when Prime Minister Chandrakanth Varma is targeted in India and later in London. The government's security services are compromised, leading to the death of several key figures. As tensions rise, a former military intelligence operative must navigate a complex web of deceit to uncover the truth behind the assassinations.

Cast: Suriya, Mohanlal, Arya

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.6/10 on TMDb (37 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Rathna Kumar · SK Studios

Kamini(Amala Paul) works in a private TV channel and does a program on prank videos. Her office gets shifted and to celebrate the old memories, Kamini and her gang decide to stay back in the old premises and party hard. But in a shocking turn around of events, Amala is left alone in the building and that too naked. Why is she naked? Who is behind this ghastly act? How will she come out of this tricky situation?

Cast: Amala Paul, Ananya Ramaprasad, Ramya Subramanian

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

Arun Karthik

Two petty criminals end up kidnapping the wrong woman, and end up in a situation where they have to deal with a kingpin of a drug mafia.

Cast: Dhruva, Indhuja, Sha Ra

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

Rajesh M. Selva · Raaj Kamal Films International / Trident Arts

A pregnant woman is kidnapped, leading her husband to team up with an ex-army commando wanted for crime. As they navigate their unlikely alliance, they must evade a ruthless cop and uncover the truth behind a botched murder attempt. The investigation unfolds into a complex web of corruption and deceit.

Cast: Vikram, Akshara Haasan, Lena

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

Subu · 118 min

A social worker, who aspires to make India a beggar-free country, faces threats from several quarters.

Cast: Suman Talwar, Kottachi, Arul D. Shankar

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

V. Z. Durai · 133 min · Screen Scene Media Entertainment

A cop who takes charge at a police station in a hill station goes after the reasons behind a few unnatural deaths which seem mysterious like never before.

Cast: Sundar C, Sai Dhanshika, Sakshi Chaudhary

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.6/10 on TMDb (11 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Sai Shekhar · 133 min · Trident Arts

A woman who doesn't like harming even an ant is possessed with the ghost of the man who loves her, which wants to take revenge on the corrupt men who murdered him.

Cast: Siddharth, Catherine Tresa, Sathish

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.4/10 on TMDb (13 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

I. V. Parthasarathy · 116 min · 2 m Cinemas

Two Chennai cops, Akilan and Baskar, are sent as trainees to Las Vegas to learn from a 9-1-1 dispatcher named Isha Thomas. When Jennifer reports a break-in at her home, they discover that the intruder is Lucifer Fernando, a psychopath who targets women with type O negative blood for his own twisted reasons. Akilan and Baskar team up with Isha to rescue a hostage, Mathangai Kumaravel, from Lucifer's clutches.

Cast: Shaam, Athmeeya Rajan, Srinath

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

Thiagarajan Kumararaja · 176 min

An unfaithful newly-wed wife, an estranged parent, a priest and an angry son suddenly find themselves in the most unexpected predicaments, each poised to experience their destiny, all on one fateful day.

Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Fahadh Faasil, Samantha Ruth Prabhu

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.7/10 on TMDb (139 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Magizh Thirumeni · 138 min

The murder of a youngster creates confusion among a few cops when they find out that the one accused in the crime has a look-alike!

Cast: Arun Vijay, Vidhya Pradeep, Tanya Hope

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.1/10 on TMDb (45 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Jeethu Joseph · 150 min

Brother and sister who get separated and reunite years later when the brother has grown to be a criminal.

Cast: Karthi, Jyothika, Sathyaraj

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.5/10 on TMDb (31 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

David Guy Levy · 80 min · Periscope Entertainment

A grieving father, Brendan, discovers that his daughter Sam's death and her toy Curious George doll are not what they seem. As he delves deeper, he uncovers collective false memories known as the Mandela Effect, leading him to believe reality is a computer simulation. With the help of Dr. Fuchs, a scientist who shares his theory, Brendan develops a program to interrupt the simulation and reunite with Sam. However, the plan takes a devastating toll on his mental health and marriage.

Cast: Charlie Hofheimer, Aleksa Palladino, Robin Lord Taylor

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.3/10 on TMDb (186 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Sujeeth · 171 min

A battle for power ensues as warring gangters thrive to gain possession of a "black box" that can make them richer than they already are, and an undercover cop intervenes with the help of his sharp intellect and an instinct to kill.

Cast: Prabhas, Shraddha Kapoor, Neil Nitin Mukesh

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.7/10 on TMDb (114 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

K. Jagatheesan · JCS Movies

A team of cops are after a gang of conmen who cheated several people in different ways.

Cast: Vijayan, Viju Ayyapasamy, Pallavi Dora

AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

Krish

Akhil, a young man, learns about a treasure based on the clues left behind by his deceased grandfather. He begins a quest to find the riches but a mysterious group tries to stop him.

Cast: Chandra Mohan

AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

Sathish Natarajan

Aishwarya, a young and beautiful woman who is just starting college, is trying to move on from her previous relationship. So, she is not interested when one of her new friends falls for her and tries hard to earn her love and attention. As their love story develops, a murder suddenly occurs.

Cast: Shaila V, Kabil Ganesan, Saran Manokaran

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

S. A. Bhaskaran · Sundaram Productions

A young girl's disappearance leads to a complex web of hidden crimes linked to a medical racket. An aspiring doctor, Abhinav Chandran, becomes the prime suspect in a police investigation that uncovers a dark conspiracy. With his freedom at stake, he seeks help from a medical representative named Uthra.

Cast: Aishwarya Rajesh, Kishore, Charle

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

Chakri Toleti · Etcetera Entertainment

A deaf and mute girl, adopted by a wealthy British family, is left vulnerable when her adoptive mother's death sets off a chain of events involving a home invasion and murder. As she fights for survival, it becomes clear that those around her are not what they seem. The film ends with the protagonist's fate uncertain, leaving the true identity of the masked killer unknown.

Cast: Nayanthara, Bhumika Chawla, Prathap Pothen

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

Vivek Elangovan

A 57-year-old retired officer in the Chennai crime branch goes to Seattle to reunite with his estranged son. However, a missing case in his son's neighbourhood prompts him to start an investigation.

Cast: Vivek, Charle, Pooja Devariya

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

Ramprakash Rayappa

A colony in Coimbatore city experiences a rough time after a few heavily armed criminals flee to the colony in an attempt to escape from the cops.

Cast: Vikranth, Suseenthiran, Athulya Ravi

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

Balaji Vairamuthu

Five friends get their hands on an ancient evil book, which predicts the reader's future. However, they must overcome all challenges and change their brutal fates before it is too late.

Cast: Santhosh Prathap, Madhu Shalini, Sana Althaf

AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

Suseenthiran · Nallusamy Pictures

A retired army man trains underprivileged women to play kabaddi, but his life is turned upside down when he suffers a heart attack and can no longer lead the team. A former student steps in to take over, bringing new challenges and opportunities for the young players. The story explores themes of mentorship and leadership as the team navigates its future without their beloved coach.

Cast: Sasikumar, Bharathiraja, Soori

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

Pavel Navageethan

An intelligent forensic officer starts investigating a murder, but he faces a slew of challenges as he suffers from nyctophobia. Will he be able to solve the case?

Cast: Ram Arun Castro, Lijeesh, Gayathri Raja

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

H. Vinoth

When three young women are implicated in a crime, a retired lawyer steps forward to help them clear their names. A remake of the 2016 Hindi film Pink.

Cast: Ajith Kumar, Shraddha Srinath

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

Kalees · Global Infotainment

Siddharth, a skilled hacker, leads a carefree life until his father's injury sets him on a path of revenge against those responsible. He discovers the truth behind his friend Anu's death and his girlfriend Diya's abduction, leading to a thrilling showdown with the mastermind behind it all. In the end, Siddharth emerges victorious but not without a chilling warning that his nemesis may still be out for him.

Cast: Jiiva, Nikki Galrani, Nikki Galrani (voice: Savitha)

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

Rahul Paramahamsa · 99 min · RPM Cinemas / Sri Siva Saai Arts

A young woman's life is manipulated by online influencers, leading her into a romantic entanglement with deceitful individuals. As she becomes trapped, she eventually recognizes her mistake and tries to break free from the situation. Her attempt at escape sets off a chain of events as she navigates the consequences of her actions.

Cast: Upasana Rai, Aryan, SSR Aryan

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.5/10 on TMDb (2 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Santha Kumar · 157 min · Studio Green

Two men from different walks of life are brought together by circumstance. Magadevan, a taxi driver with a troubled past, and Muniraj, an organic farmer living a simple life, become embroiled in a web of deceit and corruption. As they navigate their respective struggles, they find themselves at the center of a deadly cat-and-mouse game.

Cast: Arya, Mahima Nambiar, Indhuja Ravichandran

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.8/10 on TMDb (12 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Sy Gowtham Raj · 153 min

The headmaster of a government school brings in several changes at her institution despite facing odds from various quarters.

Cast: Jyothika, Hareesh Peradi, Poornima Bhagyaraj

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.5/10 on TMDb (14 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

S. U. Arunkumar · 134 min

A small-time thief and his protégé go to Thailand to rescue his wife, who is being held captive by a gang involved in skin trade.

Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Anjali, Vivek Prasanna

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.5/10 on TMDb (9 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Andrew Louis · 110 min · Diya movies

A man is found to be murdered and the investigating officer believes that he was killed by a young woman and her mother. But their neighbour claims that he is the murderer! Who is lying?

Cast: Vijay Antony, Arjun Sarja, Ashima Narwal

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.3/10 on TMDb (16 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

L. K. Suresh · 125 min

A shape-shifting snake-woman, who is in search of her lover, who she lost two decades ago, sets out to win his love again.

Cast: Jai Sampath, Catherine Tresa, Raai Laxmi

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

A. L. Vijay · 140 min

An ambitious youngster, who is all set to get engaged to his ladylove in a few hours, gets trapped in a secluded bungalow and faces death threat in different ways.

Cast: G. V. Prakash Kumar, Samyuktha Hegde, Suman Talwar

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.0/10 on TMDb (7 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Vijay Kumar · 119 min

A young man struggles for justice for the victims who are affected by the chemical plant leakage which lead to many deaths in the village.

Cast: Vijay Kumar, Vismaya, Sudhakar

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (7.0/10 on TMDb (11 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Naveen Nanjundan · 129 min

The kidnapping comes to a jolting halt when an honest police inspector decides to punish a five-member gang of youngsters who kidnap children for ransom.

Cast: Kathir, Srushti Dange, Pawan

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (6.4/10 on TMDb (5 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

Rajan Madhav · 137 min · Dream Bridge Productions

Chithiram Pesuthadi 2 is a movie that depicts the multifaceted nature of any city, here predominantly Chennai. Also, it beautifully brings out the fact that good wins over the evil. Every character in this movie is given an opportunity to choose to do good or bad, at a given situation and depending on their choice, the consequences unfold.

Cast: Vidharth, Radhika Apte, Ajmal Ameer

AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (4.0/10 on TMDb (4 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.

A. Venkatesh · 128 min

A young woman moves to Canada with her boyfriend to get married with the help of her friend, but finds herself trapped in a web of lies and deciet.

Cast: Vinay Rai, Subiksha, Robo Shankar

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AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

Deepak Narayan · 100 min

A comedy thriller film directed by Deepak Narayan, starring Arasu Nadarajan, Dona Sankar and Appu Kutty in the lead roles.

Cast: Arasu Nadarajan, Appukutty, Dona Shankar

AI verdict: Not enough ratings data yet for an AI verdict.

Jagadeesan Subu · 102 min

A pimp must investigate the sudden disappearance of his network’s most demanded prostitute.

Cast: Kathir, Riythvika, Mayilsamy

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AI verdict: Based on TMDb's aggregated score (5.7/10 on TMDb (3 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.